June 13, 2024
BANGKOK – Nine judges conducted the first hearing in the case against Srettha on Wednesday and scheduled the next hearing for June 18.
In the petition, the 40 senators accused Srettha of violating the charter and ethical standards by appointing Pichit – “an unqualified person” – to the post of PM’s Office minister in the Cabinet reshuffle in late April.
The senators alleged that Srettha had violated Article 160 (4) and (5) by appointing Pichit who was jailed for six months in 2008 on bribery allegations.
Srettha has reportedly argued in his written defence that Article 160 (4) and (5) on integrity and ethical standards of Cabinet members should be applied after their appointment, not retroactively.